Billy Joe Burns appeal rejected as Crusaders star set to miss Irish Cup final
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The 33-year-old has been given a three-game ban for ‘violent conduct’ after throwing a ball in the direction of Larne defender Shaun Want during last week’s Danske Bank Premiership fixture between the two sides.
The Inver Reds would run out 2-0 victors as goals from Andy Ryan and Lee Bonis sealed the Gibson Cup for Tiernan Lynch’s side at Seaview.
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Hide AdBurns was given a straight red card by referee Christopher Morrison for the incident, with Crusaders subsequently launching an appeal.
However, the Hatchetmen’s pleas fell short and Burns will now have to sit out Crusaders’ final two league games, as well as the Irish Cup final against Ballymena United.
Crusaders finish their Danske Bank Premiership with games against Cliftonville and Glentoran ahead of the Cup final, which is a repeat of last year’s decider.